Good sci-fi writing, in games and other media, require scientific understanding to create a believable universe--there are no shortcuts. Basic, conceptual knowledge of the subject you're trying to write about will make you a better writer.
Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday! http://bit.ly/SubToEC (---More below)
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In which Brandon introduces his winter 2012 class at Brigham Young University on creative writing for science fiction and fantasy authors. Next up: "Ideas are Cheap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JlBLG7xOI . See all the lectures in one place at http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/home/brandon_w2012/
Help us caption & translate this video!
http://amara.org/v/CVfw/

3 EasySteps for World Buildinghttp://www.writers-realm.com/
One of the most difficult aspects of writing a work of fiction is world building.
World building refers to the construction of a fictional universe. In literary fiction, the hard work has already been done for you—the author uses the real world for the setting of their work. However, for those of us who craft and live in the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, world building is a distinct challenge and fraught with dangers.
In this article, author Vic Salinas will present to you three easy steps for world building that he's found handy in his own work—both in the Grauwelt books and other creative projects.
You can also read this content as an article here:
http://www.writers-realm.com/3-easy-steps-for-world-building/
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published:26 Jan 2016

views:33104

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché! As always you can read my real thoughts on evil empires here: http://jpbeaubien.com/terrible-writing-advice-chapter-10-evil-empires/
Check out BestFantasy Books HQ review of my book here: http://www.bestfantasybookshq.com/aeon-legion-labyrinth-beaubien/
Check out their YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaus8WEZ0kjOzvzB8RsW4rA
Read my sf-books.com interview here: http://sf-books.com/2017/02/12/j-p-beaubien-gives-us-terrible-writing-advice-and-a-book-of-some-pretty-good-writing/
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
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Buy my book!: http://mybook.to/AeonLegionBook1
CREDITS
Music: "Quirky Dog", "MonkeysSpinning Monkeys", and "Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution3.0License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
All other music tracks from www.bricktrick.de

published:17 Feb 2017

views:529284

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about the future of technology? Is it all of those things? And then, what *isn't* it?
In this episode, we attempt to "solve" this puzzling genre by answering one simple question: "what is science fiction?"
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—“Exploration”, by Axivis: https://soundcloud.com/axivis
—“Again Again”, by Warm
•Video Footage:
—Footage from “I AMLegend Animated Comics 3: Shelter”, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
—Footage from “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”, by F.W. Murnau
•Research:
—“Speculative Fiction”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SpeculativeFiction
—“SlidingScale of Realistic vs. Fantasy”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SlidingScaleOfRealisticVersusFantastic
—“Sci-fiGhetto”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScifiGhetto
—“On the Poetics of the Science Fiction -Genre”, by Darko Suvin
—“A Historical Look at Why Science Fiction AlwaysGetsScrewed at the Oscars”: https://www.inverse.com/article/27692-oscars-scifi-science-fiction-arrival-star-wars-2001-kubrik
—“Science Fiction Awards are Basically Bullshit”: https://www.inverse.com/article/28274-nebulas-2016-science-fiction-awards-books
—“Why no Sci-fi movie ever won Best Picture”: https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2016/0225/Oscars-2016-Why-has-no-sci-fi-movie-ever-won-Best-Picture
—“Why Science fiction authors can’t win”: https://galacticbrain.com/why-science-fiction-authors-cant-win/
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—Rachel Reeves
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published:22 Sep 2017

views:25495

Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theories. He explains the geographical intricacies of a
different planet which plays the backdrop in the story. He presents the fictional story in a factually
believable manner by providing phenomenal explanation.
Timothy "Tim" Poston (born 19 June 1945 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English mathematician best known for his work on catastrophe theory. His 1972Ph.D at the University of Warwick was directed by Christopher Zeeman on "FuzzyGeometry". Tim specializes in geometry, graphics, algorithm design, human-computer interaction, medical imaging, patent writing and singularity theory.[4] His books on catastrophe theory and on differential geometry and relativity are still in print after a third of a century.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

published:30 Jan 2017

views:1035

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

published:25 Nov 2015

views:913

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. AuthorKate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.

published:09 Jan 2014

views:3738297

HOW TO WRITE AN EPICSCIENCE FICTION OPENING SCORE USING VARIOUS PROJECTSAM SAMPLE LIBRARIES.
Sample libraries used in this video:
Symphobia 1, 2 & 3:
https://www.projectsam.com/Symphobia
TrueStrike 1:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/True-Strike-Series/1386
ConcertHarp:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/Other-Libraries/1357
Sequencer software used is Apple's Logic Pro X.
Watch our other how-to tutorials here on this channel and download the project file to open it on your own system via the Tutorials section on our website:
https://www.projectsam.com/tutorials
Copyright notice: the music compositions featured in this tutorial are offered to you for educational and referencing purposes only and may not be used or distributed commercially.
Enjoy!
www.projectsam.com

Definitions

Science fiction is difficult to define, as it includes a wide range of subgenres and themes. Author and editor Damon Knight summed up the difficulty, saying "science fiction is what we point to when we say it", a definition echoed by author Mark C. Glassy, who argues that the definition of science fiction is like the definition of pornography: you do not know what it is, but you know it when you see it.

Extra Credits

Extra Credits is a video lessonseries presented by game designer James Portnow, animator/narrator Daniel Floyd, and artists Allison Theus, Elisa "LeeLee" Scaldaferri, Scott DeWitt, and Dan Jones. The series of videos discuss issues pertinent to video games and game studies, particularly discussing issues concerning video game development, addressing the legitimacy of video games as art, and creating intellectual discourse on important issues in gaming culture.

The series was developed directly from a series of lecture videos by Floyd and Portnow, informally known as "Video Games And...", which ran sporadically from February 17, 2008 to April 16, 2010.

The series originally aired on The Escapist from July 28, 2010 to August 10, 2011, before being split off over a financial dispute. Between September 7, 2011 and December 31, 2013, the show aired on PATV, a distribution channel hosted by Penny Arcade, whose downsizing of partner services after the latter date was cited as the reason for the show's subsequent "move" to YouTube, where the show is currently aired. In addition, the episodes have been syndicated on many websites, including ScrewAttack and the creators' own EC Network.

Fiction

Fiction is a term used to classify any story created by the imagination, rather than based strictly on history or fact. Fiction can be expressed in a variety of formats, including writings, live performances, films, television programs, video games, and role-playing games, though the term originally and most commonly refers to the major narrative forms of literature (see literary fiction), including the novel, novella, short story, and play. Fiction constitutes an act of creative invention, so that faithfulness to reality is not typically assumed; in other words, fiction is not expected to present only characters who are actual people or descriptions that are factually true. The context of fiction is generally open to interpretation, due to fiction's freedom from any necessary embedding in reality; however, some fictional works are claimed to be, or marketed as, historically or factually accurate, complicating the traditional distinction between fiction and non-fiction. Fiction is a classification or category, rather than a specific mode or genre, unless used in a narrower sense as a synonym for a particular literary fiction form.

In the 17th and 18th centuries scientists increasingly sought to formulate knowledge in terms of laws of nature. Over the course of the 19th century, the word "science" became increasingly associated with the scientific method itself, as a disciplined way to study the natural world. It was in the 19th century that scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry, and biology reached their modern shapes. The same time period also included the origin of the terms "scientist" and "scientific community," the founding of scientific institutions, and increasing significance of the interactions with society and other aspects of culture.

Technobabble - Bad Writing Makes Bad Sci-Fi - Extra Credits

Good sci-fi writing, in games and other media, require scientific understanding to create a believable universe--there are no shortcuts. Basic, conceptual knowledge of the subject you're trying to write about will make you a better writer.
Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday! http://bit.ly/SubToEC (---More below)
(Original air date: December 7, 2011)
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Brandon Sanderson Lecture 1: Intro to Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing (1/5)

In which Brandon introduces his winter 2012 class at Brigham Young University on creative writing for science fiction and fantasy authors. Next up: "Ideas are Cheap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JlBLG7xOI . See all the lectures in one place at http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/home/brandon_w2012/
Help us caption & translate this video!
http://amara.org/v/CVfw/

3 Easy Steps for World Building

3 EasySteps for World Buildinghttp://www.writers-realm.com/
One of the most difficult aspects of writing a work of fiction is world building.
World building refers to the construction of a fictional universe. In literary fiction, the hard work has already been done for you—the author uses the real world for the setting of their work. However, for those of us who craft and live in the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, world building is a distinct challenge and fraught with dangers.
In this article, author Vic Salinas will present to you three easy steps for world building that he's found handy in his own work—both in the Grauwelt books and other creative projects.
You can also read this content as an article here:
http://www.writers-realm.com/3-easy-steps-for-world-building/
*******DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE!*******

5:40

EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché! As always you can read my real thoughts on evil empires here: http://jpbeaubien.com/terrible-writing-advice-chapter-10-evil-empires/
Check out BestFantasy Books HQ review of my book here: http://www.bestfantasybookshq.com/aeon-legion-labyrinth-beaubien/
Check out their YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaus8WEZ0kjOzvzB8RsW4rA
Read my sf-books.com interview here: http://sf-books.com/2017/02/12/j-p-beaubien-gives-us-terrible-writing-advice-and-a-book-of-some-pretty-good-writing/
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
My Website: http://jpbeaubien.com/
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorJPBeaubien/
My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosephPBeaubien
My Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15180667.J_P_Beaubien
Buy my book!: http://mybook.to/AeonLegionBook1
CREDITS
Music: "Quirky Dog", "MonkeysSpinning Monkeys", and "Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution3.0License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
All other music tracks from www.bricktrick.de

7:45

Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about the future of technology? Is it all of those things? And then, what *isn't* it?
In this episode, we attempt to "solve" this puzzling genre by answering one simple question: "what is science fiction?"
Audible ➤ http://amzn.to/2xlMBM8
Join the community for discussion and daily posts!
Support us on Patreon! ➤ https://www.patreon.com/TaleFoundry
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▬▬▬▬ What is Tale Foundry? ▬▬▬▬
If fiction were a material, we would be its manufacturing plant. We take apart stories to see what makes them tick, then recycle what we find to create our own.
Every month we make a video discussing what we've discovered, a list of interesting ideas, and then, finally, an original short story that makes use of all the new material.
Episodes ➤ https://goo.gl/rdzcn5
Lists ➤ https://goo.gl/7Msq3v
Stories ➤ https://goo.gl/VjnLBR
Also, if you find anything worth writing about in any of our videos, we take *fan-submitted* stories as well! Visit our website for more info: https://thetalefoundry.wordpress.com/contact/
▬▬▬▬ Support Us▬▬▬▬
https://www.patreon.com/TaleFoundry
Our videos will always be available on Youtube for free, but there's extra content waiting on our Patreon for those who choose to support us:
•Voting — Every month we let our patrons vote for which theme they'd like us to cover the following month; higher-tier patrons get to suggest themes for the poll
•Updates and Previews — Get a sneak peek at what we're working on before anyone else
▬▬▬▬ PastThemes ▬▬▬▬
•View all of our past series here: https://goo.gl/6npTCg
▬▬▬▬ Tale Foundry Team ▬▬▬▬
•Talebot — the talent
•The Taleoids — the talent's helpers
•ChloeMansfield — writing/research/content manager
•Benjamin Cook — writing/art/channel owner
▬▬▬▬ Credit/Attributions ▬▬▬▬
The following resources were used in accordance with (17 U.S.C. Section 107) United States "Fair Use" Doctrine:
•Music:
—Tale Foundry themes by Rohan Parry (https://soundcloud.com/midimachine)
—“Inventing the Future”, by Kinoton: https://soundcloud.com/kinotonmusic
—“Exploration”, by Axivis: https://soundcloud.com/axivis
—“Again Again”, by Warm
•Video Footage:
—Footage from “I AMLegend Animated Comics 3: Shelter”, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
—Footage from “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”, by F.W. Murnau
•Research:
—“Speculative Fiction”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SpeculativeFiction
—“SlidingScale of Realistic vs. Fantasy”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SlidingScaleOfRealisticVersusFantastic
—“Sci-fiGhetto”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScifiGhetto
—“On the Poetics of the Science Fiction -Genre”, by Darko Suvin
—“A Historical Look at Why Science Fiction AlwaysGetsScrewed at the Oscars”: https://www.inverse.com/article/27692-oscars-scifi-science-fiction-arrival-star-wars-2001-kubrik
—“Science Fiction Awards are Basically Bullshit”: https://www.inverse.com/article/28274-nebulas-2016-science-fiction-awards-books
—“Why no Sci-fi movie ever won Best Picture”: https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2016/0225/Oscars-2016-Why-has-no-sci-fi-movie-ever-won-Best-Picture
—“Why Science fiction authors can’t win”: https://galacticbrain.com/why-science-fiction-authors-cant-win/
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—Arch di Angelo
—Aaron Hislop
—Andrew Jacobson
—Daniel Alexander
—Darragh Counihan
—Eric Porter
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—Kidjchai Yingseri
—Nik Maier
—Quinn
—Rachel Reeves
—RPGgrenade - RocketMooseX
—StefanieDomingo
—TuckerWhite
—Zeth Crowley

Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theories. He explains the geographical intricacies of a
different planet which plays the backdrop in the story. He presents the fictional story in a factually
believable manner by providing phenomenal explanation.
Timothy "Tim" Poston (born 19 June 1945 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English mathematician best known for his work on catastrophe theory. His 1972Ph.D at the University of Warwick was directed by Christopher Zeeman on "FuzzyGeometry". Tim specializes in geometry, graphics, algorithm design, human-computer interaction, medical imaging, patent writing and singularity theory.[4] His books on catastrophe theory and on differential geometry and relativity are still in print after a third of a century.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

1:21:36

writing a scifi novel - day 002

writing a scifi novel - day 002

writing a scifi novel - day 002

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

5:25

How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner

How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner

How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. AuthorKate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.

14:23

Tutorial: Writing an Epic Sci-Fi Opening

Tutorial: Writing an Epic Sci-Fi Opening

Tutorial: Writing an Epic Sci-Fi Opening

HOW TO WRITE AN EPICSCIENCE FICTION OPENING SCORE USING VARIOUS PROJECTSAM SAMPLE LIBRARIES.
Sample libraries used in this video:
Symphobia 1, 2 & 3:
https://www.projectsam.com/Symphobia
TrueStrike 1:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/True-Strike-Series/1386
ConcertHarp:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/Other-Libraries/1357
Sequencer software used is Apple's Logic Pro X.
Watch our other how-to tutorials here on this channel and download the project file to open it on your own system via the Tutorials section on our website:
https://www.projectsam.com/tutorials
Copyright notice: the music compositions featured in this tutorial are offered to you for educational and referencing purposes only and may not be used or distributed commercially.
Enjoy!
www.projectsam.com

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
All episodes available at:
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New episodes every Sunday

8:14

How to Write Science Fiction Ep. 01, Before Beginning

How to Write Science Fiction Ep. 01, Before Beginning

How to Write Science Fiction Ep. 01, Before Beginning

When you are going to write somthing, you most first have a story, setting, genre, and characters comes later

0:31

Writing Scifi part 1

Writing Scifi part 1

Writing Scifi part 1

This video goes over what you write on

15:25

Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-Fi Literature

Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-Fi Literature

Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-Fi Literature

They're the people that keep blowing our minds via the written word. Joinhttp://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-fi Literature. Click here to subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=watchmojo or visit our channel page here: http://www.youtube.com/watchmojo Also, check out our interactive Suggestion Tool at http://www.WatchMojo.com/suggest :)
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We update DAILY with 4-5 Top 10 lists, Origins, Biographies, Versus clips on movies, video games, music, pop culture and more!

Technobabble - Bad Writing Makes Bad Sci-Fi - Extra Credits

Good sci-fi writing, in games and other media, require scientific understanding to create a believable universe--there are no shortcuts. Basic, conceptual knowledge of the subject you're trying to write about will make you a better writer.
Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday! http://bit.ly/SubToEC (---More below)
(Original air date: December 7, 2011)
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Brandon Sanderson Lecture 1: Intro to Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing (1/5)

In which Brandon introduces his winter 2012 class at Brigham Young University on creative writing for science fiction and fantasy authors. Next up: "Ideas are Cheap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JlBLG7xOI . See all the lectures in one place at http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/home/brandon_w2012/
Help us caption & translate this video!
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3 Easy Steps for World Building

3 EasySteps for World Buildinghttp://www.writers-realm.com/
One of the most difficult aspects of writing a work of fiction is world building.
World building refers to the construction of a fictional universe. In literary fiction, the hard work has already been done for you—the author uses the real world for the setting of their work. However, for those of us who craft and live in the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, world building is a distinct challenge and fraught with dangers.
In this article, author Vic Salinas will present to you three easy steps for world building that he's found handy in his own work—both in the Grauwelt books and other creative projects.
You can also read this content as an article here:
http://www.writers-realm.com/3-easy-steps-for-world-building/
*******DON'T FO...

published: 26 Jan 2016

EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché! As always you can read my real thoughts on evil empires here: http://jpbeaubien.com/terrible-writing-advice-chapter-10-evil-empires/
Check out BestFantasy Books HQ review of my book here: http://www.bestfantasybookshq.com/aeon-legion-labyrinth-beaubien/
Check out their YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaus8WEZ0kjOzvzB8RsW4rA
Read my sf-books.com interview here: http://sf-books.com/2017/02/12/j-p-beaubien-gives-us-terrible-writing-advice-and-a-book-of-some-pretty-good-writing/
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My Website: ...

published: 17 Feb 2017

Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about the future of technology? Is it all of those things? And then, what *isn't* it?
In this episode, we attempt to "solve" this puzzling genre by answering one simple question: "what is science fiction?"
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Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theories. He explains the geographical intricacies of a
different planet which plays the backdrop in the story. He presents the fictional story in a factually
believable manner by providing phenomenal explanation.
Timothy "Tim" Poston (born 19 June 1945 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English mathematician best known for his work on catastrophe theory. His 1972Ph.D at the University of Warwick was directed by Christopher Zeeman on "FuzzyGeometry". Tim specializes in geometry, graphics, algorithm design, human-computer interaction, medical imaging, patent writing and singularity theory.[4] His books on catastrophe theory and ...

published: 30 Jan 2017

writing a scifi novel - day 002

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

published: 25 Nov 2015

How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. AuthorKate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.

published: 09 Jan 2014

Tutorial: Writing an Epic Sci-Fi Opening

HOW TO WRITE AN EPICSCIENCE FICTION OPENING SCORE USING VARIOUS PROJECTSAM SAMPLE LIBRARIES.
Sample libraries used in this video:
Symphobia 1, 2 & 3:
https://www.projectsam.com/Symphobia
TrueStrike 1:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/True-Strike-Series/1386
ConcertHarp:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/Other-Libraries/1357
Sequencer software used is Apple's Logic Pro X.
Watch our other how-to tutorials here on this channel and download the project file to open it on your own system via the Tutorials section on our website:
https://www.projectsam.com/tutorials
Copyright notice: the music compositions featured in this tutorial are offered to you for educational and referencing purposes only and may not be used or distributed commercially.
Enjoy!
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Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
All episodes available at:
- iTunes
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- And other platforms
New episodes every Sunday

published: 05 Apr 2016

How to Write Science Fiction Ep. 01, Before Beginning

When you are going to write somthing, you most first have a story, setting, genre, and characters comes later

published: 16 Mar 2013

Writing Scifi part 1

This video goes over what you write on

published: 13 Mar 2015

Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-Fi Literature

They're the people that keep blowing our minds via the written word. Joinhttp://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-fi Literature. Click here to subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=watchmojo or visit our channel page here: http://www.youtube.com/watchmojo Also, check out our interactive Suggestion Tool at http://www.WatchMojo.com/suggest :)
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Technobabble - Bad Writing Makes Bad Sci-Fi - Extra Credits

Good sci-fi writing, in games and other media, require scientific understanding to create a believable universe--there are no shortcuts. Basic, conceptual knowl...

Good sci-fi writing, in games and other media, require scientific understanding to create a believable universe--there are no shortcuts. Basic, conceptual knowledge of the subject you're trying to write about will make you a better writer.
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Good sci-fi writing, in games and other media, require scientific understanding to create a believable universe--there are no shortcuts. Basic, conceptual knowledge of the subject you're trying to write about will make you a better writer.
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In which Brandon introduces his winter 2012 class at Brigham Young University on creative writing for science fiction and fantasy authors. Next up: "Ideas are Cheap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JlBLG7xOI . See all the lectures in one place at http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/home/brandon_w2012/
Help us caption & translate this video!
http://amara.org/v/CVfw/

In which Brandon introduces his winter 2012 class at Brigham Young University on creative writing for science fiction and fantasy authors. Next up: "Ideas are Cheap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JlBLG7xOI . See all the lectures in one place at http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/home/brandon_w2012/
Help us caption & translate this video!
http://amara.org/v/CVfw/

3 EasySteps for World Buildinghttp://www.writers-realm.com/
One of the most difficult aspects of writing a work of fiction is world building.
World building refers to the construction of a fictional universe. In literary fiction, the hard work has already been done for you—the author uses the real world for the setting of their work. However, for those of us who craft and live in the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, world building is a distinct challenge and fraught with dangers.
In this article, author Vic Salinas will present to you three easy steps for world building that he's found handy in his own work—both in the Grauwelt books and other creative projects.
You can also read this content as an article here:
http://www.writers-realm.com/3-easy-steps-for-world-building/
*******DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE!*******

3 EasySteps for World Buildinghttp://www.writers-realm.com/
One of the most difficult aspects of writing a work of fiction is world building.
World building refers to the construction of a fictional universe. In literary fiction, the hard work has already been done for you—the author uses the real world for the setting of their work. However, for those of us who craft and live in the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, world building is a distinct challenge and fraught with dangers.
In this article, author Vic Salinas will present to you three easy steps for world building that he's found handy in his own work—both in the Grauwelt books and other creative projects.
You can also read this content as an article here:
http://www.writers-realm.com/3-easy-steps-for-world-building/
*******DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE!*******

EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take...

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché! As always you can read my real thoughts on evil empires here: http://jpbeaubien.com/terrible-writing-advice-chapter-10-evil-empires/
Check out BestFantasy Books HQ review of my book here: http://www.bestfantasybookshq.com/aeon-legion-labyrinth-beaubien/
Check out their YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaus8WEZ0kjOzvzB8RsW4rA
Read my sf-books.com interview here: http://sf-books.com/2017/02/12/j-p-beaubien-gives-us-terrible-writing-advice-and-a-book-of-some-pretty-good-writing/
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Buy my book!: http://mybook.to/AeonLegionBook1
CREDITS
Music: "Quirky Dog", "MonkeysSpinning Monkeys", and "Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution3.0License
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All other music tracks from www.bricktrick.de

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché! As always you can read my real thoughts on evil empires here: http://jpbeaubien.com/terrible-writing-advice-chapter-10-evil-empires/
Check out BestFantasy Books HQ review of my book here: http://www.bestfantasybookshq.com/aeon-legion-labyrinth-beaubien/
Check out their YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaus8WEZ0kjOzvzB8RsW4rA
Read my sf-books.com interview here: http://sf-books.com/2017/02/12/j-p-beaubien-gives-us-terrible-writing-advice-and-a-book-of-some-pretty-good-writing/
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
My Website: http://jpbeaubien.com/
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorJPBeaubien/
My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosephPBeaubien
My Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15180667.J_P_Beaubien
Buy my book!: http://mybook.to/AeonLegionBook1
CREDITS
Music: "Quirky Dog", "MonkeysSpinning Monkeys", and "Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution3.0License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
All other music tracks from www.bricktrick.de

Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about...

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about the future of technology? Is it all of those things? And then, what *isn't* it?
In this episode, we attempt to "solve" this puzzling genre by answering one simple question: "what is science fiction?"
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•Video Footage:
—Footage from “I AMLegend Animated Comics 3: Shelter”, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
—Footage from “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”, by F.W. Murnau
•Research:
—“Speculative Fiction”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SpeculativeFiction
—“SlidingScale of Realistic vs. Fantasy”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SlidingScaleOfRealisticVersusFantastic
—“Sci-fiGhetto”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScifiGhetto
—“On the Poetics of the Science Fiction -Genre”, by Darko Suvin
—“A Historical Look at Why Science Fiction AlwaysGetsScrewed at the Oscars”: https://www.inverse.com/article/27692-oscars-scifi-science-fiction-arrival-star-wars-2001-kubrik
—“Science Fiction Awards are Basically Bullshit”: https://www.inverse.com/article/28274-nebulas-2016-science-fiction-awards-books
—“Why no Sci-fi movie ever won Best Picture”: https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2016/0225/Oscars-2016-Why-has-no-sci-fi-movie-ever-won-Best-Picture
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For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about the future of technology? Is it all of those things? And then, what *isn't* it?
In this episode, we attempt to "solve" this puzzling genre by answering one simple question: "what is science fiction?"
Audible ➤ http://amzn.to/2xlMBM8
Join the community for discussion and daily posts!
Support us on Patreon! ➤ https://www.patreon.com/TaleFoundry
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▬▬▬▬ What is Tale Foundry? ▬▬▬▬
If fiction were a material, we would be its manufacturing plant. We take apart stories to see what makes them tick, then recycle what we find to create our own.
Every month we make a video discussing what we've discovered, a list of interesting ideas, and then, finally, an original short story that makes use of all the new material.
Episodes ➤ https://goo.gl/rdzcn5
Lists ➤ https://goo.gl/7Msq3v
Stories ➤ https://goo.gl/VjnLBR
Also, if you find anything worth writing about in any of our videos, we take *fan-submitted* stories as well! Visit our website for more info: https://thetalefoundry.wordpress.com/contact/
▬▬▬▬ Support Us▬▬▬▬
https://www.patreon.com/TaleFoundry
Our videos will always be available on Youtube for free, but there's extra content waiting on our Patreon for those who choose to support us:
•Voting — Every month we let our patrons vote for which theme they'd like us to cover the following month; higher-tier patrons get to suggest themes for the poll
•Updates and Previews — Get a sneak peek at what we're working on before anyone else
▬▬▬▬ PastThemes ▬▬▬▬
•View all of our past series here: https://goo.gl/6npTCg
▬▬▬▬ Tale Foundry Team ▬▬▬▬
•Talebot — the talent
•The Taleoids — the talent's helpers
•ChloeMansfield — writing/research/content manager
•Benjamin Cook — writing/art/channel owner
▬▬▬▬ Credit/Attributions ▬▬▬▬
The following resources were used in accordance with (17 U.S.C. Section 107) United States "Fair Use" Doctrine:
•Music:
—Tale Foundry themes by Rohan Parry (https://soundcloud.com/midimachine)
—“Inventing the Future”, by Kinoton: https://soundcloud.com/kinotonmusic
—“Exploration”, by Axivis: https://soundcloud.com/axivis
—“Again Again”, by Warm
•Video Footage:
—Footage from “I AMLegend Animated Comics 3: Shelter”, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
—Footage from “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”, by F.W. Murnau
•Research:
—“Speculative Fiction”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SpeculativeFiction
—“SlidingScale of Realistic vs. Fantasy”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SlidingScaleOfRealisticVersusFantastic
—“Sci-fiGhetto”: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ScifiGhetto
—“On the Poetics of the Science Fiction -Genre”, by Darko Suvin
—“A Historical Look at Why Science Fiction AlwaysGetsScrewed at the Oscars”: https://www.inverse.com/article/27692-oscars-scifi-science-fiction-arrival-star-wars-2001-kubrik
—“Science Fiction Awards are Basically Bullshit”: https://www.inverse.com/article/28274-nebulas-2016-science-fiction-awards-books
—“Why no Sci-fi movie ever won Best Picture”: https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2016/0225/Oscars-2016-Why-has-no-sci-fi-movie-ever-won-Best-Picture
—“Why Science fiction authors can’t win”: https://galacticbrain.com/why-science-fiction-authors-cant-win/
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—Arch di Angelo
—Aaron Hislop
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—Nik Maier
—Quinn
—Rachel Reeves
—RPGgrenade - RocketMooseX
—StefanieDomingo
—TuckerWhite
—Zeth Crowley

Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theo...

Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theories. He explains the geographical intricacies of a
different planet which plays the backdrop in the story. He presents the fictional story in a factually
believable manner by providing phenomenal explanation.
Timothy "Tim" Poston (born 19 June 1945 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English mathematician best known for his work on catastrophe theory. His 1972Ph.D at the University of Warwick was directed by Christopher Zeeman on "FuzzyGeometry". Tim specializes in geometry, graphics, algorithm design, human-computer interaction, medical imaging, patent writing and singularity theory.[4] His books on catastrophe theory and on differential geometry and relativity are still in print after a third of a century.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theories. He explains the geographical intricacies of a
different planet which plays the backdrop in the story. He presents the fictional story in a factually
believable manner by providing phenomenal explanation.
Timothy "Tim" Poston (born 19 June 1945 in St Albans, Hertfordshire) is an English mathematician best known for his work on catastrophe theory. His 1972Ph.D at the University of Warwick was directed by Christopher Zeeman on "FuzzyGeometry". Tim specializes in geometry, graphics, algorithm design, human-computer interaction, medical imaging, patent writing and singularity theory.[4] His books on catastrophe theory and on differential geometry and relativity are still in print after a third of a century.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

writing a scifi novel - day 002

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while strea...

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. AuthorKate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. AuthorKate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.

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HOW TO WRITE AN EPICSCIENCE FICTION OPENING SCORE USING VARIOUS PROJECTSAM SAMPLE LIBRARIES.
Sample libraries used in this video:
Symphobia 1, 2 & 3:
https://www.projectsam.com/Symphobia
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ConcertHarp:
https://www.projectsam.com/Products/Other-Libraries/1357
Sequencer software used is Apple's Logic Pro X.
Watch our other how-to tutorials here on this channel and download the project file to open it on your own system via the Tutorials section on our website:
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Copyright notice: the music compositions featured in this tutorial are offered to you for educational and referencing purposes only and may not be used or distributed commercially.
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Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these ge...

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
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Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
All episodes available at:
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Top 10 Iconic Figures in Sci-Fi Literature

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Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
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Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
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published: 05 Apr 2016

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Today we'll be talking to Sci-Fi and Post-Apocalyptic writer CraigMartelle. He'll discuss what got him started in writing, how he maintains such a high output, and how collaborating in collections and communities has helped him.

published: 02 Aug 2017

Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might actually happen, and which ones wouldn't work at all? Wizards, Aliens, and Starships delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, rocket launches, and illumination by floating candle--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. With simple mathematical models, and in most cases using no more than high school algebra, Charles Adler ranges across a plethora of remarkable imaginings, from the works of...

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The Story Telling Podcast #17: Writing Science Fiction

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writing a scifi novel - day 002

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while strea...

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
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Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

Day 2 in a ROWWW.
There's a weird bit around the one hour mark where the stream cut out because I used spotlight. Note to self: don't use spotlight while streaming!
Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/futurepaul

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these ge...

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
All episodes available at:
- iTunes
- Blog Talk Radio
- TuneIn
- And other platforms
New episodes every Sunday

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innova...

From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might actually happen, and which ones wouldn't work at all? Wizards, Aliens, and Starships delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, rocket launches, and illumination by floating candle--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. With simple mathematical models, and in most cases using no more than high school algebra, Charles Adler ranges across a plethora of remarkable imaginings, from the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, to explore what might become reality. Adler explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and when magic might make scientific sense in the muggle world. He examines space travel and wonders why it isn't cheaper and more common today. Adler also discusses exoplanets and how the search for alien life has shifted from radio communications to space-based telescopes. He concludes by investigating the future survival of humanity and other intelligent races. Throughout, he cites an abundance of science fiction and fantasy authors, and includes concise descriptions of stories as well as an appendix on Newton's laws of motion. Wizards, Aliens, and Starships will speak to anyone wanting to know about the correct--and incorrect--science of science fiction and fantasy.

From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might actually happen, and which ones wouldn't work at all? Wizards, Aliens, and Starships delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, rocket launches, and illumination by floating candle--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. With simple mathematical models, and in most cases using no more than high school algebra, Charles Adler ranges across a plethora of remarkable imaginings, from the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, to explore what might become reality. Adler explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and when magic might make scientific sense in the muggle world. He examines space travel and wonders why it isn't cheaper and more common today. Adler also discusses exoplanets and how the search for alien life has shifted from radio communications to space-based telescopes. He concludes by investigating the future survival of humanity and other intelligent races. Throughout, he cites an abundance of science fiction and fantasy authors, and includes concise descriptions of stories as well as an appendix on Newton's laws of motion. Wizards, Aliens, and Starships will speak to anyone wanting to know about the correct--and incorrect--science of science fiction and fantasy.

Sci Fi Ambient Space Music - Orion Belt

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Writing and Marketing Military Sci-Fi with Amy J. Murphy

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Today we talk to Amy J. Murphy, author and creator of the science fiction action adventure series "Allies and Enemies," about military sci-fi, coping with the dreaded sales cliff, and producing audio books.

Today we talk to Amy J. Murphy, author and creator of the science fiction action adventure series "Allies and Enemies," about military sci-fi, coping with the dreaded sales cliff, and producing audio books.

Technobabble - Bad Writing Makes Bad Sci-Fi - Extra Credits

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How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy: Top 5 Tips

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Brandon Sanderson Lecture 1: Intro to Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing (1/5)

In which Brandon introduces his winter 2012 class at Brigham Young University on creative writing for science fiction and fantasy authors. Next up: "Ideas are Cheap" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JlBLG7xOI . See all the lectures in one place at http://www.writeaboutdragons.com/home/brandon_w2012/
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One of the most difficult aspects of writing a work of fiction is world building.
World building refers to the construction of a fictional universe. In literary fiction, the hard work has already been done for you—the author uses the real world for the setting of their work. However, for those of us who craft and live in the fantasy and Sci-Fi genres, world building is a distinct challenge and fraught with dangers.
In this article, author Vic Salinas will present to you three easy steps for world building that he's found handy in his own work—both in the Grauwelt books and other creative projects.
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EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are commo...

EVIL EMPIRES - Terrible Writing Advice

It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché! As always you can read my real thoughts on evil empires here: http://jpbeaubien.com/terrible-writing-advice-chapter-10-evil-empires/
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Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it sp...

Solving Science Fiction — Sci-fi Series

For such an important and well-loved genre, sci-fi is rather difficult to define. Is it space opera? High-brow philosophical parables? Serious speculation about the future of technology? Is it all of those things? And then, what *isn't* it?
In this episode, we attempt to "solve" this puzzling genre by answering one simple question: "what is science fiction?"
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Tim Poston tells about every detailing that goes into writing a science fiction. Every component in a
fictional book is supported by existing scientific theories. He explains the geographical intricacies of a
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How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner

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Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. AuthorKate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
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Tutorial: Writing an Epic Sci-Fi Opening

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Tutorial: Writing an Epic Sci-Fi Opening

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Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Exploring the Tropes of Science Fiction and Fantasy
What makes a science fiction story a science fiction story? What about fantasy? Are there tropes to these genres? Can they be mingled? Can they be mingled with other genres successfully? What things--call it stage settings--that are expected in these genres? Are they overdone? Explore with the Write Pack as we grab our Light Sabers and cast our Light Spell as we go in to the dungeon and seek out the treasure of these genres.
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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

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Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction

From teleportation and space elevators to alien contact and interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant and innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might actually happen, and which ones wouldn't work at all? Wizards, Aliens, and Starships delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, rocket launches, and illumination by floating candle--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. With simple mathematical models, and in most cases using no more than high school algebra, Charles Adler ranges across a plethora of remarkable imaginings, from the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, to explore what might become reality. Adler explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and when magic might make scientific sense in the muggle world. He examines space travel and wonders why it isn't cheaper and more common today. Adler also discusses exoplanets and how the search for alien life has shifted from radio communications to space-based telescopes. He concludes by investigating the future survival of humanity and other intelligent races. Throughout, he cites an abundance of science fiction and fantasy authors, and includes concise descriptions of stories as well as an appendix on Newton's laws of motion. Wizards, Aliens, and Starships will speak to anyone wanting to know about the correct--and incorrect--science of science fiction and fantasy.

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